A day has pass since Hiroko start their way to the Kingdom of Megiddo
At the Castle of the Kingdom of Megiddo, one by one, member of the Royal family arrive at the throne room where King Herald is
The queen arrive, "It is good to see you my Husband, and how is the trip in Lafoes?" Queen Elena asked
Queen Elena Megiddo, the Queen of Megiddo, despite being a queen she is a fearsome warrior, and a former Red rank Adventurer
King Herald stand up and hug her Wife and kiss her, "It is quite fine my love, Thing went south but I met such a strong person along the way"
"I heard… a demon appeared in the middle of the tournament, when I heard the news I was ready to rush towards the Lafoes, along with the nation infantry" Queen Elena said
"Ahahaha, as fearless as ever" King Herald said as he laugh
"Is the person we are about to bestow the title Hero your saviour? I need to thank him for saving my beloved husband and daughter" Queen Elena asked
"Unfortunately no, but it is a person he choose personally among the competitor, maybe next time you will meet him" King Herald replied
A footstep of dozen soldier was heard along the hall, and the 1st and 2nd Prince met at the door of the throne room
"Marching again with your soldier, such a noisy bunch isn't it little brother?" Prince Aarone asked
1st Prince of the Megiddo, Aarone Megiddo, A leading figure that is already set to be the next King. A fine Warrior that boast his strength, has the spirit of lightning, Thunder Wolf, ˹Jackal˼
"Don't mention it when you are doing the same thing big brother" Prince Rellin replied
2nd Prince of the Megiddo, Rellin Megiddo, Leads a band of strong soldiers and assign as the one who handle military affair, has the spirit of darkness, Shadow Tiger, ˹Lorton˼
They both enter the throne room glaring at each other with their own soldier
"Aarone, Rellin stop that, mind your manners!" Queen Elena said
Aarone and Rellin bowed along with their men and replied, "Yes mother, forgive us"
Aarone and Rellin sat on their throne and added their forces to the current guard inside the throne room
"Father, is it true that you met a strong fighter in Lafoes?" Prince Aarone asked
"Yes, Son and a wonderful one too" King Herald replied
"In that case, I want to have duel with this person, I hope you can invite him in the castle sometime" Prince Aarone said
"There he goes again, wanting to look for a fight" Prince Rellin said with his hand on his chin
"What did you say my dear brother?!" Prince Aarone angrily asked
"Stop it! Behave yourself!" Queen Elena said with a loud voice
"S-sorry, mother" Prince Aarone and Prince Rellin said
With a beautiful golden gown the 1st Princess arrive at the Throne room
"Nice to meet you Mother, Father, and Brothers" Princess Catherine said as she bow to them
1st Princess of Megiddo, Catherine Evergreen, she is married to the 2nd Prince of the Kingdom of Evergreen, Evan Evergreen, a neighbouring Kingdom to the south, A beautiful woman that resemble more her mother, has the Spirit of Wind, Colourful Dove, ˹Adarna˼
"Oh my! You came my daughter, how is the Kingdom of Evergreen? Is your husband treating you well?" Queen Elena asked
"Yes mother, living there is nothing different from here. I've heard stories from Azalea father, It seems she is quite fond of this Kitsune" Princess Catherine replied
"It is not true onee-sama, It is just that he is an interesting person" Azalea replied as she enter the throne room with her face beet red
2nd Princess of Megiddo, Azalea Megiddo, Popular amongst the people for her beauty and kindness, she currently has the Spirit of goodness, White serpent dragon, ˹Shiro˼
"Yes-yes, an interesting person indeed" Princess Catherine replied with happy tone and her hand on her mouth
Princess Catherine and Azalea sat down and Queen Elena notice something on Azalea
"Azalea, my daughter, what is that on your neck and is that spirit a snake?" Queen Elena asked
"It is a necklace Sir Kitsune gave me before we part ways, and this is Shiro, apparently it is a dragon" Azalea replied
Rellin laugh out loud in the throne room
"A dragon? That thing, stop joking my dear sister" Prince Rellin said as he laugh
"Lorton, come out!" Prince Rellin ordered
A white tiger covered in flowing dark substance came out from Prince Rellin feet and growling
"I bet 500 Gold that thing won't defeat my spirit, want to take the challenge my dear sister?" Prince Rellin said with a proud face
"Stop this, we will have a guest Rellin! This is no time for your games" Queen Elena angrily said
"hmm.. I also want to see if this spirit guarding my daughter can fight, would you take the offer Shiro?" The King asked
"Herald!? Don't promote this" Queen Elena said
"Don't worry my love, this spirit is that man's spirit not our daughter's spirit, seeing how his spirit fight will just show how strong that man is" King Herald replied
"AHahaha, that man, this is his spirit, what a disappointment! Seriously, my older brother want to fight someone that weak?" Prince Rellin said
"mmm.. They say that a person's spirit shows their strength, if that is that person's spirit then I guess he really is weak" Prince Aarone said
"Will you do it Shiro? Represent your master, this will also be a great opportunity to introduce you to the family" King Herald asked,
"I won't condemn people disgracing my master so I'll gladly fight this spirit at the princess command" Shiro replied
Shiro looked at the princess along with every one and Azalea whispered to Shiro, "Can you take down my brother's spirit Shiro-san?"
"That spirit is easy to be defeated, a mere cat won't even excite me" Shiro whispered back
Azalea nod and said, "Very well then brother, I'll take you up for your bet"
Shiro flown to the middle of the room and face the tiger that is circling him while growling
"That spirit can talk huh? I rarely see one that can do that, Sister Catherine, Isn't Adarna also can speak?" Prince Aarone asked
"Yes, she indeed can, but I can't summon her right now for I am to tired" Princess Catherine replied
"Isn't a spirit require some extensive mana from their master or an ornament to rest just to stay on this world? Does that person not know it?" Prince Aarone asked
"Kitsune is well aware of it, which is why he gave me this necklace, this is Shiro's home and it is connected to Kitsune's magic because he has the other half" Azalea replied as she hold her necklace
The tiger kept going in circle around at Shiro looking as if she was a prey, Prince Rellin is full of confidence that he will win this and smiling as he watch this fight unfold
Shiro then started moving around and around on one spot, they are confused why Shiro is doing it, Shiro then cast a skill, ˹Resize˼
As Shiro Circle around she became larger and larger and larger, until she pretty much take the space of the entire room
Shiro reveal her true size and every one was shocked seeing how massive Shiro is, even the Tiger was covered in fear. As Shiro roar, it was enough to blast air that the entire throne room glass shattered, and Shiro easily defeated the shadow tiger
All was shocked and frozen to their seat at what they saw and Prince Rellin's jaw is just dropped as he saw his tiger became a cat in the presence of Shiro's real size
"I-I-I l-l-lost" Prince Rellin said frozen still in his seat
"I shall introduce myself on behalf of my master, the name my master gave me is Shiro, and I am currently guarding princess Azalea as for my master command" Shiro said with her echoing voice
Shiro return to his small size and said, "I win princess, sorry if I startled you"
"N-n-no worries Shiro, ahaha" Azalea said as she tried to force a smile
"Brother Rellin, you should use that gold you bet to fix the throne room" Azalea said
"Y-y-yes my dear sister" Prince Rellin replied
With every one still frozen still for what happen, a Butler came to the room and said, "Your Majesty…."
The butler was shocked and confused seeing the throne room a complete mess and asked, "W-w-what happen here your Majesty?"
"Don't worry about it, send the guest to the lounge area as the maids clean this place up first" King Herald replied
The Butler just nod and left the room to guide the guest to the lounge area as the Royal family cool down for what just happen
"Shiro… is really a Dragon huh?" King Herald asked
"Yes father, I feel like I need to apologize to this Kitsune for disgracing his spirit" Prince Rellin replied
"Oh shut up you all! I said to stop it and yet you continue ask every maid in this castle to clean this place up!" Queen Elena replied and slap King Herald in the chest
"Rellin, we have some talking to do later" Queen Elena added
"OOOOHHH… someone going to get yelled at" King Herald said
"You too! My be-lo-ved Hus-band!" Queen Elena said with a menacing aura
Meanwhile at the Forsaken Forest outside the Lafoes City, Shino is currently hunting long horn boars as his first quest
"Ehh? Why did I feel that a portion of my mana was taken?" Shino asked
"It is probably because of Shiro master, we gradually take mana from our master so we can stay here in this world" Kuro replied
"Is that why I only see few that has their spirit out?" Shino asked
"Yes, but keeping us here is actually a great mana training" Kuro replied
Looking for a long horn boar for hours on end put Kuro into boredom
"ahh.. I really want to have a fight, Shiro probably had to fight endlessly by protecting the princess" Kuro said
"Fight? Then here let me help you" Shino said
Shino grab Kuro and throw it at a long horn boar he spotted and shouted, "Go and Bite it, fighting!!"
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˹Resize˼: Allows the user to be smaller or return to their original size, this skill is unique for spirits and non-human species; Low mana consumption